Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Borealis
Costa Luminosa
Gross Tonnage
Borealis
63,458 GT
Costa Luminosa
92,720 GT
Length
Borealis
238 m
Costa Luminosa
292 m
Beam
Borealis
32 m
Costa Luminosa
32 m
Passengers
Borealis
1,360
Costa Luminosa
2,260
Crew
Borealis
615
Costa Luminosa
934
Decks
Borealis
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Costa Luminosa
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Year Built
Borealis
2,000
Costa Luminosa
2,009
Space Ratio
Borealis
46.7 GT/pax
Costa Luminosa
41.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Borealis
2.21 :1
Costa Luminosa
2.42 :1
| Specification | Borealis | Costa Luminosa |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines | Costa Cruises |
| Class | R Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,000 | 2,009Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 63,458 GT | 92,720 GTWinner |
| Length | 238 m | 292 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,360 | 2,260Winner |
| Crew | 615 | 934Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 46.7 GT/paxWinner | 41.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.21:1Winner | 2.42:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9192399 | 9343132 |
Costa Luminosa is the significantly larger vessel at 92,720 GT — 46% more than Borealis's 63,458 GT. Borealis offers more personal space with a space ratio of 46.7 GT per passenger versus 41.0. Built in 2009, Costa Luminosa is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Luminosa |
| Capacity | Costa Luminosa |
| Modernity | Costa Luminosa |
| Service | Borealis |
| Spaciousness | Borealis |
Bottom line: Costa Luminosa wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Borealis
47 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
Costa Luminosa
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
Free cancellation on most rooms
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